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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR

Main Features

  • 300mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 2850g.
  • Diameter: 124mm
  • Length: 268mm
  • Min Focus Distance:2.2m
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Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR Overview

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR was replaced with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II. Follow the link to read our comparison of these lenses:
Compare Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II


Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II
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Lens Mount

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Focal Range

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR has a fixed focal lenght of 300mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 450mm.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:

  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-20E III for F-Mount
  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-17E II for F-Mount
  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-14E III for F-Mount


Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III 600 - 600mm F5.6 Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II 510 - 510mm F4.76 Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III 420 - 420mm F3.92 Amazon B&H Photo

Weather Sealings

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Aperture

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups .

Lens Hood

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HK-30.

Body Colour

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR Lens
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Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Heavy
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED VR II
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35mm FF 2900gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f4D ED-IF Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f4D ED-IF
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35mm FF 1440gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
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35mm FF 750gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS Lens Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 260gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 2400gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.2m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 2850g
Diameter 124mm
Length 268mm
Materials Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HK-30
Tripod Collar Yes
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